FabSwingers.com forum: Can you SWIM: WHEN did you last go SWIMMING?

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Around 6 years ago in Blackpool,once. before that around 20 years ago!Once swam across Baitings Dam in the 70's.Wouldnt dare to now !

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

I used to be a very good swimmer i swam for leicestershire under 11s as i got older i lost interest a lot. I took my son swimming from 6 weeks old and the last time i went was last year with my grandson

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes 3 or 4 times a week for many years,some open water swimming in Salford quays is on the cards this summer also

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

Yes. I want to do swim serpentine next year so need to get some open water training in but need to lose some blubber for a wetsuit

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Do I know how to swim; yes

Can I swim at the moment; no, due to a trapped tendon, I can't move my arm in the right way to swim

Last time I did any swimming is two years ago when on holiday

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We swam in the Caribbean Sea last December while on holiday in Riviera Maya, Mexico.

It’s like riding a bike, once you know how you never lose the ability.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yup!

Was in the pool yesterday, had a swim.

I'm a proper water baby, love pools, love the ocean, love to swim.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

3 times a week at the pool and go paddle boarding so always end up going for swim in the creek, advantage of living near the coast

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Doing 50 length in 25 mins, I'm good at doing it wrong

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By *ky19Man
over a year ago

Plymouth OYO Hotel

Finally learned when I was 10!

Last time in 2000!

Time to hit the water.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"Doing 50 length in 25 mins, I'm good at doing it wrong"

You do 50 lengths in 25 mins or you're going swimming in 25 mins to do 50 lengths?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Last night, did a 2km. First open water swim of the year tonight

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Doing 50 length in 25 mins, I'm good at doing it wrong

You do 50 lengths in 25 mins or you're going swimming in 25 mins to do 50 lengths?"

I do 50 length in 25 minutes

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Last night, did a 2km. First open water swim of the year tonight"

2km is about 80 lengths, that's a fine effort

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

2 sundays ago with my 3 yr old

But yes i swim well used to think i was tarzan but the chlorine i cannot cope with it so i try not to go now

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

We can both swim and do so regularly.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am semi aquatic and have been named everything from "The Fish" to "Aquaman". 3 Took boys to local pool two weeks ago.

Pool.. Lake.. Sea.. River. Get me wet.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes I swam competitively until I was no longer tall enough and lacked the necessary hand and foot size to compete. I last swam a couple of months ago. I’ve just moved gyms to one with a great swimming pool so will get to go more frequently

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By *rumpyMcFuckNuggetMan
over a year ago

Den of Iniquity

"We swam in the Caribbean Sea last December while on holiday in Riviera Maya, Mexico.

It’s like riding a bike, once you know how you never lose the ability.

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That was my last time too, last September , in Playa Del Carmen

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I love swimming in the sea, lakes or rivers. Can't stand doing laps in a pool though. I'm not particularly good at it and I get bored.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I got 5m badge in school. I'm pretty much a big deal in the pool

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I got 5m badge in school. I'm pretty much a big deal in the pool

You're only a big deal if you can swim to the bottom whilst wearing pyjamas *nods sagely*

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I got 5m badge in school. I'm pretty much a big deal in the pool

You're only a big deal if you can swim to the bottom whilst wearing pyjamas *nods sagely*"

fair enough......I admit defeat!!

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By *hoenixAdAstraWoman
over a year ago

Hiding in the shadows

I'm part Mermaid

I could swim before I could walk... Discovered as my mum tripped walking through the foot wash and launching me into the pool!

Swam competively all my childhood & teens, represented GB at schools events.

I live on the coast, at the beach as often as I can.

I love sea swimming, kayaking & paddleboarding.

I also do 3/4 lifeguard shifts a month during the summer

I used to live right on the beach until a few years ago & would swim all year round.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Do 500m at the gym before work 5 times a week. Not really a fan of it but keeps me fit

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I got 5m badge in school. I'm pretty much a big deal in the pool

You're only a big deal if you can swim to the bottom whilst wearing pyjamas *nods sagely*

fair enough......I admit defeat!!"

Did no one else do that swimming badge?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Eimear Donnelly age 28,get around 20 headache days a month due to chronic migraines- she swims Outdoors in cold water which she says helps prevent migraines..

Beth Francis from Anglesey has seen her migraines reduced from 25 to 15 a month since taking a swim in the sea off Llanddona Beach

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By *valanche1001Man
over a year ago

Leeds

Yep, Sunday morning

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Like I said, I am getting good at doing it wrong,however iv picked up some great tips of YouTube its really helped me swim smoother with less effort

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By *inkysexpotMan
over a year ago

leeds

I swim like a brick....always find the bottom

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes ! It’s the only exercise I enjoy, about 3 weeks ago though lol

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By *inky_guydubMan
over a year ago

all over with work

About 2 weeks ago but im so shit at it if anyone wants to help me with lessons pm me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I got 5m badge in school. I'm pretty much a big deal in the pool

You're only a big deal if you can swim to the bottom whilst wearing pyjamas *nods sagely*

fair enough......I admit defeat!!

Did no one else do that swimming badge?

There was no pools in Glasgow

Laps around a bath tub

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By *andare63Man
over a year ago

oldham

"Like I said, I am getting good at doing it wrong,however iv picked up some great tips of YouTube its really helped me swim smoother with less effort

50 lengths in 25 mins is bloody good going .

I did a 5 mile swim when I was 11 for charity .... swam for the county and had a England trial ...

I’d struggle at your pace now ,, but got some open water swims planned for this year with friends

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

If we had loads of money the first thing we'd do would be put a heated indoor pool in. Well, the second the first would be buy a big enough house

We'd love to swim daily without having to drive somewhere

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By *hatYorkLadMan
over a year ago

York

Last time I went was on a coasteering trip, which is great fun if you haven't done it! You get a wetsuit, a float vest, gloves and boots that stop you cutting yourself on rocks, and basically swim around the cliffs and into caves, climbing up at certain safe points and leaping off into the sea, it's awesome

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By *iamondCougarWoman
over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire

Yes! Most Saturday mornings

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I can’t, how embarrassing

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Like I said, I am getting good at doing it wrong,however iv picked up some great tips of YouTube its really helped me swim smoother with less effort

50 lengths in 25 mins is bloody good going .

I did a 5 mile swim when I was 11 for charity .... swam for the county and had a England trial ...

I’d struggle at your pace now ,, but got some open water swims planned for this year with friends

Good man

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"If we had loads of money the first thing we'd do would be put a heated indoor pool in. Well, the second the first would be buy a big enough house

We'd love to swim daily without having to drive somewhere"

Can I be your pool boy? I also know how to build one

have even sold a heater through fab contact before

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

"Yes 3 or 4 times a week for many years,some open water swimming in Salford quays is on the cards this summer also"

We've seen them swimming in Salford Quays, it always makes me chuckle as there are signs everywhere saying DANGER NO SWIMMING

I can swim, but I'm not good at it... shame because I'd really like to do some triathlons.

Cal

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Yes 3 or 4 times a week for many years,some open water swimming in Salford quays is on the cards this summer also

We've seen them swimming in Salford Quays, it always makes me chuckle as there are signs everywhere saying DANGER NO SWIMMING

I can swim, but I'm not good at it... shame because I'd really like to do some triathlons.

Cal"

Me too, I haven't got the time to train 3 events, I just stick yo swimming now

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Yes 3 or 4 times a week for many years,some open water swimming in Salford quays is on the cards this summer also

We've seen them swimming in Salford Quays, it always makes me chuckle as there are signs everywhere saying DANGER NO SWIMMING

I can swim, but I'm not good at it... shame because I'd really like to do some triathlons.

Cal

Me too, I haven't got the time to train 3 events, I just stick yo swimming now "

The quays swimming are organised events, with guys in kanoes watching you

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I can’t, how embarrassing

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I had a very very patient school teacher at school that helped, with the use of an old fashioned float..I kind of envy you because you haven't had that feeling yet where you suddenly know/say "Wow I can actually swim"it's a better feeling than Red Monkey spelling a word wrong

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Yes 3 or 4 times a week for many years,some open water swimming in Salford quays is on the cards this summer also

We've seen them swimming in Salford Quays, it always makes me chuckle as there are signs everywhere saying DANGER NO SWIMMING

I can swim, but I'm not good at it... shame because I'd really like to do some triathlons.

Cal

Me too, I haven't got the time to train 3 events, I just stick yo swimming now

The quays swimming are organised events, with guys in kanoes watching you"

canoes and harpoons

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

"Yes 3 or 4 times a week for many years,some open water swimming in Salford quays is on the cards this summer also

We've seen them swimming in Salford Quays, it always makes me chuckle as there are signs everywhere saying DANGER NO SWIMMING

I can swim, but I'm not good at it... shame because I'd really like to do some triathlons.

Cal

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The quays swimming are organised events, with guys in kanoes watching you"

I know, but it still makes me laugh

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I can’t, how embarrassing

Don’t be embarrassed, I learnt in my 20’s after many failed attempts at school.

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By *H and HJCouple
over a year ago

Bangor

This morning 1200 meters-slowly getting my fitness back.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"This morning 1200 meters-slowly getting my fitness back."

48 lengths, 2 more and a round 50

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I used to go swimming all the time as a kid , was third in Huddersfield schools swimming freestyle races 3 years running , beaten each time but the same 2 lads , and was 4 and 5 in Yorkshire swimming championships, sadly now I never go , football injuries have damaged leg joints on both legs so walking for more that 15/20 minutes gives me bad pain these days x

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By *rimson_RoseWoman
over a year ago

Tamworth

As a triathlete I swim 3 or 4 times a week, both open water and pool. Last swam on Thursday.

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By *rimson_RoseWoman
over a year ago

Tamworth

"Yes 3 or 4 times a week for many years,some open water swimming in Salford quays is on the cards this summer also

We've seen them swimming in Salford Quays, it always makes me chuckle as there are signs everywhere saying DANGER NO SWIMMING

I can swim, but I'm not good at it... shame because I'd really like to do some triathlons.

Cal"

I used to be one of them! It was always so cold

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

In Greece last year on holiday, just your average snorkeling, although it's a beautiful place to do it.

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By *rontier PsychiatristMan
over a year ago

Coventry

I can breast stroke, that's all I do at the pool. So technically I can swim but I can't do all the fancy things. But I am good at the breast stroke. My gym has a pool and when I have the time I end my workout with some lengths to cool down. Sometimes when my body is battered or injured my workout is swiming. On average I probably swim a couple times a week.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

When I was 14 and nearly drowned, never seen the need to go back in since.

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By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago

Northampton Somewhere

I'm a very poor swimmer after an accident as a child, I can't put my face in. I made sure my children had lessons and they are all very confident in the water. My daughter is so beautiful to watch, the way she effortlessly cuts through the water is amazing. Not like me!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m a very weak swimmer, we have a outside pool here but it’s not operational.

Haven’t been since at least last summer.

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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago

There and to the left a bit

I'm a capable if not strong swimmer - not much of a one for doing length after length though as I get bored easily.

Had to think about when the last time was, and it's actually almost two years ago on holiday in Cyprus.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I swim 3 or 4 times a week, 30-50 lengths - went this morning

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm at the swimming pool right now, chilling on a lounger after doing 20 lengths. I go 3 times a week.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Love it

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By *llaboutthewifeCouple
over a year ago

Cardiff

Just got out I'd done two lengths before I realised my sunglasses were still on my head !

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Just got out I'd done two lengths before I realised my sunglasses were still on my head !

Are they like mine?

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By *llaboutthewifeCouple
over a year ago

Cardiff

"Just got out I'd done two lengths before I realised my sunglasses were still on my head !

Are they like mine? "

Unfortunately not!

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By *uxom redCouple
over a year ago

Shrewsbury

Yes and about 4 years ago.

I need to start going again.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

In Portugal 2 weeks ago. Invigorating indeed.

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By *ryst In IsoldeWoman
over a year ago

your imagination

Yes, last Summer. Haven't quite plucked up the courage to plunge into the sea yet this year, despite the beach being on my doorstep.

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By *hewifeandiCouple
over a year ago

Bristol

Few weeks ago in Spain it was lovely

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I last went swimming 2 years ago

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By *valanche1001Man
over a year ago

Leeds

Off to the village for a swim tonight

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By *ream3.14159Man
over a year ago

Here & there

January this year and snorkeled for the first time too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I swim the same way a brick does...tried to learn as a kid, and just couldn’t

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Swimming odd fact.

Swimmers sweat in the pool. Swimmers lose around 125 mL of sweat for every kilometre.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Swimming odd fact.

The first recorded version of swimming goggles was during the 14th century in Persia

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By *uzukiNo1Woman
over a year ago

Rhyl

Love swimming....last time was 3 or so weeks ago in the river at St Asaph....

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By *ools and the brainCouple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

Not for about 18 months thanks to a shoulder injury ironically picked up from swimming!!

Thousands of lengths over the years, miles upon miles of OW swimming.

Absolutely love it there's no more serene feeling than swimming in the ocean or a river or lake on a perfectly still day water is like a mirror, perfect silence with only the gentle splashing of your swimming and breathing.

Stopping lying back and starfish on the water it's how I hope it feels once we die.

Perfect serenity

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Not for about 18 months thanks to a shoulder injury ironically picked up from swimming!!

Thousands of lengths over the years, miles upon miles of OW swimming.

Stopping lying back and starfish on the water it's how I hope it feels once we die.

Perfect serenity"

you described that really well..could have come from a book.

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By *ommyxyzMan
over a year ago

Harlow

An hour ago.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes. Mid April in the Atlantic

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By *ools and the brainCouple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

"Not for about 18 months thanks to a shoulder injury ironically picked up from swimming!!

Thousands of lengths over the years, miles upon miles of OW swimming.

Stopping lying back and starfish on the water it's how I hope it feels once we die.

Perfect serenity

you described that really well..could have come from a book.

Just the way I feel tbh

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By *ertscpl1 2000Couple
over a year ago

WELWYN GARDEN CITY

Yes twice a week..prefer the hot tub after though

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Went today and nearly beat my PB for 50 lengths, just 20 secs out

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I used to swim half a mile before work every day, now it's just on holiday. I miss it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

OP swam away into the big bad world

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"OP swam away into the big bad world"

He keeps dissappearing

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I never learned how to but I will as it's summer and a no impact way to exercise.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I used to swim half a mile before work every day, now it's just on holiday. I miss it. "

Swimming is very hard to get into, but even easier to get out of

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"OP swam away into the big bad world

He keeps dissappearing"
I cant swim, anyone willing to teach me?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

3 to 4km every week! Good for the shoulders!

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By *aygnt2021Man
over a year ago

Kidderminster

I want to learn but got a fear of water

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By *guyMan
over a year ago

Wirral

It’s been too long ... I should really get back into it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I grew up by the sea, there's not much better than an open sea swim.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"OP swam away into the big bad world

He keeps dissappearing I cant swim, anyone willing to teach me?

Shall we start with an easy one... breast stroke..?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"OP swam away into the big bad world

He keeps dissappearing I cant swim, anyone willing to teach me?

Shall we start with an easy one... breast stroke..?

Followed by doggy paddle obviously?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yesterday

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

Haven't been swimming in forever, but I'm a strong swimmer.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"OP swam away into the big bad world

He keeps dissappearing"

Was that Preston gone again...

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By *SAchickWoman
over a year ago

Hillside desolate

"OP swam away into the big bad world

He keeps dissappearing

Was that Preston gone again...

He's got another profile anyway though

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By *VineMan
over a year ago

The right place

I had a quick swim on Wednesday. But it’s not a something I do very regularly.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I used to swim half a mile before work every day, now it's just on holiday. I miss it.

Swimming is very hard to get into, but even easier to get out of"

I no longer work in an organisation that has its own pool. And the school run is a bitch for eating into your routines.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I love it when I do it, but it's more hassle for many reasons than a gym routine, sadly.

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